Rural/Farming
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Help is Available for WI Farmers Facing Mental-Health Challenges
From inflation to climate change, Wisconsin farmers face numerous sources of stress that can't help but affect their health. And one program is …
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
NC Farmers’ Markets Double Buying Power for Food-Insecure Households
People in North Carolina who need to stretch every dollar spent on food can get double the value of fresh produce and other goods through government a…
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Infrastructure Funds for Port Could Boost Rural OR Community
Funding from the infrastructure measure Congress passed last year could benefit a struggling rural community in Oregon. Lawmakers in the state have …
Maine Seeks Proposals to Increase Access to Local Food
Maine is seeking proposals for a grant opportunity to support local food producers and production and assist low-income residents in accessing local f…
USDA Pilot Program Launches in Nine NM Counties
New Mexico will be one of the first states to receive help from the Rural Partners Network, a new government initiative aiming to reset the way …
Farmworkers Rights a Ballot Issue as OR Primary Approaches
Ballots are due for Oregon's primary election on Tuesday, and one key issue for voters is the rights of workers who grow the state's food. …
College Degree Increasingly Requires Part-Time Job
Many U.S. college degree programs can take years of full-time study, a serious time crunch for working adults. That's why more universities are …
Fed Funds for Small MT Meat Processors Fend off Industry Consolidation
Small Montana meat processors are on the front lines against the large companies that control the industry. Funding from the American Rescue Plan is …
Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Gears Up for Influx of NC Migrant Workers
An all-volunteer vaccine clinic run by a farmworkers' union says it's expecting an increase in demand from seasonal migrant workers who want to be vac…
ND Landowners Build Opposition to Land Use for Carbon Pipeline
The list of North Dakota counties voicing concerns about a proposed carbon-emissions pipeline is growing longer. Several are now on record opposing …
In Snowstorm Aftermath, ND Cattle Producers Urged to Seek Aid
North Dakota ranchers are still assessing their losses from the spring snowstorms. They are being urged to tap into federal relief, and some are …
Fairness in Farming: Seed Money Sought for Starting Co-ops
Farmer cooperatives allow producers to pool resources together to get a better bang for their buck. While they have been around for generations…